Lifestyle and Parenting

If you have read my previous post about Why My Boys Won’t Be Receiving New Toys This Year, you will know that I prefer for my boys to play with toys that let them be creative, are physical or educational (Don’t get me wrong, they have their time on the tablet or PlayStation too!) Like all kids, […] Read more…

By the time you have your third baby you think you know of all the cool newborn products there are out there to buy for Mum and Bub. Of course this is not true! There are always new ways people are thinking Read more…

Who loves a new bag, even if it’s a nappy bag?! I actually reckon a nappy bag is a pretty damn important piece of equipment and it’s sourcing, choosing and purchasing shouldn’t be taken lightly. A nappy bag needs to contain a lot of baby equipment and in doing so needs to: not be too […] Read more…

You may be familiar with the concept of the Tuutu Box but like me didn’t realise it was available right here in Aus. The Tuutu Box started in Finland and is a gift from the Finnish government to every expectant Mum. The box is filled with lots of baby essentials such a vests, wraps and […] Read more…

I have often enjoyed browsing the shop window of Smiggle as I walk past but until recently haven’t really stopped in. However now my eldest is of School age, I think it will be a regular stop on each of our shopping trips. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of a browse around a […] Read more…

There is an explosion of research and information reported in the media about how gut health affects our health. Not only our digestive heath but our long term cognitive health, our sleep, our moods and emotions, how much weight we carry… Read more…

Cocktails are great for any night out (or in really!) but New Years Eve always warrants a little extra effort and sparkle! With Bub only being a couple of weeks old alcohol is still out for me unfortunately however I couldn’t resist putting together this list Read more…

I love getting crafty. I always have ideas of things I would like to do or make but does it ever happen? No, not really. This year I decided I wanted to add a little something to my Christmas gift wrapping but as Christmas is already hectic enough I didn’t want to go too far! […] Read more…

Have you ever wondered what the symbols on plastic containers mean? We see them all the time and we know they are there to tell us something, but what?! They are actually telling us a couple of things: Read more…

It’s a well known fact that you should not smoke around children and babies, well anyone really. Most smokers will be careful about lighting up around a child or baby and most Mothers will avoid taking their child or baby anywhere near someone smoking. However, what about 3rd hand smoke? So many smokers and non […] Read more…

November 27, 2017 | Comments Off on The Dangers Of Smoking Around A Newborn

I created this blog as there seems to be so much pressure out in the world - whether it be on the web, through the millions of parenting books we think we need or from fellow parents - that we need to be perfect parents.
Its not true! So lets be honest, realistic and kind.